Scope
Description
The FSA is looking to appoint a contractor to bring together a team of relevant food system experts (including those with expertise in public health, nutrition, sustainability and food security) to deliver a systematic evidence review, case studies, and an evidence-based policy briefing, along with 1-2 expert round-tables to inform and shape the project design and outputs.
The aim of the review is to explore the efficacy of regulatory interventions to improve food system outcomes for deprived communities.
Key research questions:
1. Which regulatory interventions could be most effective in addressing outcomes related to healthier and more affordable food, good economic growth, environmentally sustainable and resilient supply, and vibrant food cultures in the UK food system?
2. What are the likely impacts and trade-offs at (a) population level, and specifically for (b) deprived communities?
3. What are the highest priority interventions to focus on, and where are the evidence gaps?
Total value (estimated)
- £80,000 excluding VAT
- £96,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 15 September 2025 to 14 March 2026
- Possible extension to 14 April 2026
- 7 months
Description of possible extension:
The Contract can be extended up to 4 weeks. Written notice must be provided 3 months prior to the Contract end date.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services
Participation
Conditions of participation
See Specification document.
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
22 August 2025, 5:00pm
Tender submission deadline
29 August 2025, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders for FSA funded projects must be submitted through the health-family single e-Commercial System (Atamis), using the following link: https://health-family.force.com/s/Welcome. Failure to do so may result in the tender response not being processed by the system or the response being automatically disqualified during the evaluation stage of the tender process.
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Award criteria
TECHNICAL CRITERIA - 80%
COMMERCIAL CRITERIA - 20%
Full award criteria in specification.
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Contracting authority
Food Standards Agency
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PJRM-6866-LYYX
YO1 7PR
York
YO1 7PR
United Kingdom
Region: UKE21 - York
Organisation type: Public authority - central government